Brainy29
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Re: The Abs Diet - Long, but worth the read...
This is the basis of the plan:
Power 12 Foods: Never Go Hungry
Feel free to eat along as you read
The Power of Food
The Power 12 are the foods that will propel you toward your goals. They have been proven to do one or more of the following:
Builds muscle
Helps promote weight loss
Strengthens bone
Lowers blood pressure
Fights cancer
Improves immune function
Fights heart disease
Here's an easy way to remember what's good for you. The first letter of each food group spells: A.B.S.D.I.E.T.P.O.W.E.R 12
1) Almonds and Other Nuts
Eat them with skins intact.
Superpowers
Building muscle, fighting food cravings
Secret weapons
Protein, monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, folate (in peanuts), fiber, magnesium, phosphorus
Fight against
Obesity, heart disease, muscle loss, cancer
Sidekicks
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, avocados
Impostors
Salted or smoked nuts. High sodium spikes blood pressure.
2) Beans and Other Legumes
Including soybeans, chickpeas, pinto beans, navy beans, kidney beans, lima beans.
Superpowers
Building muscle, helping burn fat, regulating digestion
Secret weapons
Fiber, protein, iron, folate
Fight against
Obesity, colon cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure
Sidekicks
Lentils, peas, bean dips, hummus, edamame
Impostors
Refried beans, which are high in saturated fats; baked beans, which are high in sugar.
3) Spinach and Other Green Vegetables
Superpowers
Neutralizing free radicals (molecules that accelerate the aging process)
Secret weapons
Vitamins including A, C, and K; folate; beta-carotene; minerals including calcium and magnesium; fiber
Fight against
Cancer, heart disease, stroke, obesity, osteoporosis
Sidekicks
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and brussels sprouts; green, yellow, red, and orange vegetables such as asparagus, peppers, and yellow beans
Impostors
None, as long as you don't fry them or smother them in fatty cheese sauces.
4) Dairy Products
Fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese.
Superpowers Building strong bones, firing up weight loss
Secret weapons Calcium, vitamins A and B12, riboflavin, phosphorus, potassium
Fight against Osteoporosis, obesity, high blood pressure, cancer
Sidekicks None
Impostors Whole milk, frozen yogurt
5) Instant Oatmeal
Unsweetened, unflavored.
Superpowers
Boosting energy and sex drive, reducing cholesterol, maintaining blood-sugar levels
Secret weapons
Complex carbohydrates and fiber
Fights against
Heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, obesity
Sidekicks
High-fiber cereals like All-Bran and Fiber One
Impostors
Sugary cereals
6) Eggs
Superpowers
Building muscle, burning fat
Secret weapons
Protein, vitamins A and B12
Fight against
Obesity
Sidekicks Egg Beaters, which have fewer calories than eggs and no fat, but just as much of the core nutrients
Impostors
None
7) Turkey and Other Lean Meats
Lean steak, chicken, fish.
Superpowers
Building muscle, improving the immune system
Secret weapons
Protein, iron, zinc, creatine (beef), omega-3 fatty acids (fish), vitamins B6 (chicken and fish) and B12, phosphorus, potassium
Fight against
Obesity, mood disorders, memory loss, heart disease
Sidekicks
Shellfish, Canadian bacon, omega-3 rich flaxseed
Impostors
Sausage, bacon, cured meats, ham, fatty cuts of steak like T-bone and rib eye
8) Peanut Butter
All-natural, sugar-free.
Superpowers
building muscle, burning fat
Secret weapons
Protein, monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, niacin, magnesium
Fights against
Obesity, muscle loss, wrinkles, cardiovascular disease
Sidekicks
Cashew and almond butters
Impostors
Mass-produced sugary and trans fatty peanut butters
Yes, PB has its disadvantages: It's high in calories, and it isn't served in four-star restaurants. But it's packed with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can increase your body's production of testosterone, which can help muscles grow and fat melt. Three tablespoons a day should guarantee the benefit without overloading on the fat.
9) Olive Oil
Superpowers
Lowering cholesterol, boosting the immune system
Secret weapons
Monounsaturated fat, vitamin E
Fights against
Obesity, cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure
Sidekicks
Canola oil, peanut oil, sesame oil
Impostors
Other vegetable and hydrogenated vegetable oils, trans fatty acids, margarine
10) Whole-Grain Breads and Cereals
Superpowers
Preventing your body from storing fat
Secret weapons
Fiber, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc
Fight against
Obesity, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease
Sidekicks
Brown rice, whole-wheat pretzels, whole-wheat pastas
Impostors
Processed bakery products like white bread, bagels, and doughnuts; breads labeled wheat instead of whole wheat
11) Extra-Protein (Whey) Powder
Superpowers Building muscle, burning fat
Secret weapons Protein, cysteine, glutathione
Fights against Obesity
Sidekick Ricotta cheese
Impostor
Soy protein
12) Raspberries and Other Berries
Superpowers
Protecting your heart, enhancing eyesight, improving memory, preventing cravings
Secret weapons
Antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, tannins (cranberries)
Fight against
Heart disease, cancer, obesity
Sidekicks
Most other fruits, especially apples and grapefruit
Impostors
Sugary jellies
Read All About It
If you want to become an Abs Diet expert get the book at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and other nationwide retailers.
Almost 300 pages of cutting edge research
50 exercise illustrations
Advanced ab exercises
Dozens of recipes for quick and delicious meals
Read the success stories from those who transformed their bodies and their lives
The Abs Diet maintenance plan to take you well past the first 6 weeks
Check out the website:
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Message edited 12/20/2005 7:18:22 PM.
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